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KV56 VWO

2007 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,196 mi
Last recorded156,196 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 VWO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2024 156,196 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 156,171 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,207 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 131,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,885 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 124,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 117,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 117,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,795 miles

Front Both tyre treads low inner edges

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2017 111,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Both tyre treads low inner edges

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,249 miles

Rear exhaust back box outter skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,487 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,924 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,924 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

stone chips in w/screen in zone b

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 59,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,784 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KV56 VWO is a 2007 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV56 VWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV56 VWO registered?

KV56 VWO is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is KV56 VWO safe to buy?

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